All Obituaries

Barbara Ann Leugers (nee Plisko), age 83, passed away on January 11, 2021 with her family at her side.  Her smile and her fighting spirit will be deeply missed by all who loved her.  Originally from Lakewood, Ohio, Barbara graduated from Lakewood High School in 1954.  Afterwards, she attended nursing school at St. John’s Hospital, where she became a registered nurse.  She served in the United States Air Force in Germany, Maine, and Virginia Beach and was honorably...

Shirley A. Roberts, 83 of Coventry Twp. passed away, Friday, January 8, 2021. Born December 3, 1937 in Looneyville, WV to the late Robey and Ruth (Boggs) Justice, she had been a long time resident of Ohio. Shirley loved doing word find puzzles, quilting and baking. She was a sweet lady, great mother and everyone who met her loved her. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by husband, Bobbie "Bob" Roberts; brothers, Larry and Ray Justice; sisters, Norma Ray and Kay Jones....

Shelia Darlene Haddox, 66 of Orrville, passed away Friday, January 8, 2021. She was born February 5, 1954 in Barberton to the late Charles and Willa (Panter) Adams, she had been a Canal Fulton area resident most of her life and work for the Northwest Stark Senior Center. Darlene loved all children; especially loved her grandkids and enjoyed knitting and gardening. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by an infant daughter and brother, Austin Adams. Darlene is survived by her...

Euna M.Kellar, 95 of Shelby, passed from this world January 4, 2021. Euna was born June 3, 1925 at home in North Lawrence on a 160 acre farm to the late John and Mary Gindlesberger.  She graduated from Canal Fulton High school in 1943. She was preceded in death by her husband of 36 years, Dean Kellar; four brothers: Elmer, Ray, Frank and Thurl and one great grandson. She is survived by her children: Diana (Al) Bibey of Mansfield; Jerry (Rhonda) Kellar of Mansfield; Carolyn Jones of...

Daryl R. Ellis, 50 of Canal Fulton, passed away Friday, January 1, 2021. Born on December 8, 1970 in Martinsville, VA, he had been an area resident the majority of his life. Daryl was a talented self-employed tile designer and installer. He was very skilled as a chassis builder and car enthusiast. Daryl was a jack of all trades who could build anything out of nothing and he would do anything for anybody. He was preceded in death by his father, Ray Ellis and twin brother, Duane. Daryl is...

Clayton DiStefano, 92 of Jackson Township/Canton, Ohio passed away on December 29, 2020.  Clay was an entrepreneur and spent most of his career in insurance.  He was the founder of Regional Adjustment Company in Akron and retired co-owner of DiStefano Insurance Services Inc.  Clay served as president of the Akron Claims Association and served in the Army.  He was born to Louis and Mary (Corsi) DiStefano on August 26, 1928 and graduated from McKinley High School. ...

Joan R. Eicher, 85 of North Lawrence, passed away Saturday, December 26, 2020 at her home. She was born June 20, 1935 in Akron to the late James and Anna (Adams) Brigham, she had been a resident of North Lawrence for most of her life and was a member of Forty Corners Church of God. Joan retired as a book keeper for Johnson Hardware after 27 years of service and after retirement worked for Attending Angels. She enjoyed gardening, working outside and most importantly spending time with her...

Robert B. Moke, 75 of Canal Fulton, passed away Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at his home. He was born on January 31, 1945 in Akron to the late Robert John and Lillian Catherine (Baker) Moke was a 1963 graduate of Northwest High School and attended Kent State University. Bob served six years in the Ohio National Guard and retired from East Ohio Gas Company. He was a NASCAR and antique car enthusiast. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by wife, Sherry (Pitz) Moke; son,...

Kathleen Ann Speedy, 80, formerly of Canal Fulton passed away Monday, December 21, 2020 at Chapel Hill Community. She was born October 9, 1940 in Barberton to the late George and Mona (McCafferty) Reder and had been a Canal Fulton area resident for the last 40 years. Kathleen was an EKG technician at Barberton Hospital, Doctors Hospital and Massillon Community Hospital. She enjoyed baking and time with her grandkids and family. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...

Jo Ann Morris, 67 of Massillon, passed away Sunday, December 20, 2020 at her home. She was born in Erlangen, Germany to Donald and Sonja (Schnell) Morris. Jo Ann was preceded in death by her mother, Sonja Morris. She is survived by her father, Donald Morris; brother, Andy (Susan) Morris and nephew, Cooper Morris. Per the family's wishes cremation has taken place and no services will be held.